Mount Ulla (N.C.) West Rowan linebacker Chris Smith is the main reason college coaches will be visiting his school quite often over the next year. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound prospect looks the part of an ACC linebacker and has all the tools to excel in college.

Smith isn't the fastest linebacker you're going to find in the junior class, but he does have great instincts, a knack for finding opposing offensive players in the backfield and excellent tackling skills.